Line of Duty Deaths Database

Adam Kuspa
Name
Adam Kuspa
Local
L0338, Elkhart
Gender
Male
Age
41
District
08
Occupation
Captain
Type of Duty
Responding/Returning
Fatal Injury Cause
Fell/Slipped - Fell From Appar(Bar/Belt Unfstd)
Nature of Fatal Injury
Other/Miscellaneous - Respiratory Arrest
Date of Death
1/6/2025
Year Placed On Wall
2026
Multiple Line of Duty Incident
No information available
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Website Comments
It is with deepest regret and sorrow that we report the line-of-duty death of Captain Adam Kuspa, IAFF 8th District Local 338 - Elkhart, Indiana. Brother Kuspa, 41, passed away on Jan.6, 2025, after suffering a medical emergency.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, from 2-7 p.m. at the gymnasium of Holy Family Catholic School, 56405 Mayflower Rd, South Bend, Indiana. The funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025 at the church.
Expressions of sympathy and condolences for the local and the family can be sent to IAFF Local 338, 411 S. Main St., Elkhart, IN 46516.
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Biographical Comments
Adam Kuspa passed away at home on January 6, 2025, due to a pulmonary embolism caused by a surgery to repair an injury suffered in the line of duty. Adam was often thought of as THE firefighter. He inspired everyone around him with his hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment. Beyond his career, Adam’s laughter could fill a room, lifting spirits and reassuring everyone that things would be okay. He was a true friend to all, always ready with a helping hand, a joke, or simply the comfort of his presence or his big teddy bear hugs.

Captain Adam Kuspa began his service with the Elkhart City Fire Department May 23, 2006. His firefighting career started with being an explorer for Portage Township Fire Department at age 15. Adam worked and volunteered for several departments before he came to the Elkhart Fire Department. Adam lived and breathed the fire service. He was instrumental in establishing and leading our Technical Rescue Team (TRT). He was a chief training instructor, our department historian, and a vital resource for engine company operations.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honor of Adam J Kuspa may be made out to Hoosier Burn Camp, 109 North St, Battle Ground, IN 47920, Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105, or Center For Hospice, 501 Comfort Pl, Mishawaka, IN 46545.
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